Last Frontiers' articles for Chile (all categories)
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Explora Hotels Chile 20th anniversary discount offer
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, book a four night stay at one of the Explora hotels, staying between 14th April and 14th October 2013 and you will receive an additional, complimentary night.
This offer can also be used in conjunction with the explora passport: by reserving two four...
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Chile Tierra Hotels offer - children go free
For each adult booking a 4 night all inclusive stay, one child (up to the age of 17 years) is invited to stay (and dine and enjoy excursions) for free.
Tierra PATAGONIA - Valid for stays 1 April - 30 April 2013 and 1 September - 30 September 2013
Tierra ATACAMA - Valid for stays 1 July - 31 August...
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Sue in Chile and Argentina
When I spotted the Christmas departure of the Puelo Valley ride from Chile to Argentina and was also offered the opportunity to experience some of Chile's wonderful highlights with a friend, I jumped at them all. The Atacama desert exceeded my expectations and the scenery in Torres del Paine is spec...
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This Thing of Darkness - Harry Thompson (2005)
Although described by the author as a novel, this engrossing book is based closely on the voyages of Robert FitzRoy (the first of which set sail for Tierra del Fuego in 1828).
FitzRoy was one of the most talented and promising naval officers of his generation, and on his second voyage, on the Beagl...
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Atacama - the oldest and driest desert in the world
San Pedro de Atacama is a dusty hub of activity and luxury lodges. The geologial features including thermal baths and geysers together with the windswept landscapes make this region unique. A number of acitivities including guided walks, rides, biking and sight seeing can be arranged to make the mos...
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Torres del Paine - Spring in the South
September is the beginning of Spring in the Southern Hemisphere and the perfect time to visit the Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. The park is quieter than later on in the year and the flowers and trees begin to blossom and the animals begin to come out of hibernation. Prices for an 8 night...
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Olympic Medal Table for Latin America
My (Brazilian-born) daughter thought it would be a good idea to keep an eye on the Latin American rankings in the London 2012 Olympics. She also complained that a simple count of Gold medals was unfair, so here is our version (weighted with Gold - 3 points, Silver - 2 points and Bronze - 1 point). E...
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Torres del Paine - a spellbinding sight
On 3 July the CNN website featured a list of twenty-seven sights that will remind you how incredible Earth is. Torres del Paine was featured among them (deservedly so, we feel). Patagonia has much to offer and you could choose to combine both Argentine and Chilean Patagonia. From Calafate in Argenti...
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